5/22/2013 |
Shoulder surgery to end Garcia's seasonCardinals southpaw Jaime Garcia has a tear in his labrum that will require season-ending surgery on his left shoulder. The decision to have a procedure was made after Garcia was seen by Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla., on Wednesday.

5/22/2013 |
Astros take series behind Lyles' solid outingJ.D. Martinez hit a two-run home run and starter Jordan Lyles allowed six hits and one run to lead the Astros to a 3-1 win over the Royals at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday.

5/22/2013 |
Salas lands on disabled list with shoulder injuryThe Cardinals placed right-hander Fernando Salas on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation on Wednesday. The move freed up a spot on the 25-man roster for lefty Tyler Lyons, who was added to start the series finale with the Padres.

5/22/2013 |
Reinsdorf honored for work off the fieldJerry Reinsdorf received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Sports Business Awards on Wednesday, but he knows it was mostly a night for reflection and larger lessons. The White Sox owner said that 32 years in professional sports have shown him again and again how they can make a substantive and positive impact on communities and in the lives of men and women.

5/22/2013 |
Rockies option Rutledge, will activate CuddyerThe Rockies have optioned Opening Day second baseman Josh Rutledge to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Outfielder Michael Cuddyer will take his active roster spot Friday, when he is eligible to return from the 15-day disabled list (bulging disc in neck).

5/22/2013 |
MLB.com At the Ballpark app garners awardMajor League Baseball Advanced Media was honored with Best in Sports Technology on Wednesday night at the sixth annual Sports Business Awards, recognition for its experiential MLB.com At the Ballpark app that makes it even more fun to go to a game.

5/22/2013 |
Westbrook's injury rehabilitation has a setbackThrowing off the mound for the first time in two weeks, Cardinals right-hander Jake Westbrook had to end the session after 20 pitches Wednesday due to discomfort in his right elbow.

5/22/2013 |
Richard makes promising second rehab startPadres pitcher Clayton Richard, on the disabled list since May 5 with an intestinal virus, made his second Minor League rehabilitation start on Tuesday for Triple-A Tucson in Omaha, allowing two runs in six innings.

5/22/2013 |
Forsythe, Maybin are ready for game actionA pair of not-so injured Padres are heading to Arizona to play in games on Friday, as infielder Logan Forsythe and outfielder Cameron Maybin work their way back from the disabled list.

5/22/2013 |
Pirates to support Penguins in road stretchGaby Sanchez is not among the Pirates who follow the Penguins closely, but he will support Pittsburgh's NHL franchise when the Pirates wear Penguins jerseys in the coming road stretch.

5/22/2013 |
Papi gears up for first reunion with TitoDavid Ortiz will see former Red Sox manager Terry Francona sitting in the opposite dugout for the first time on Thursday when the Indians visit Fenway Park.

5/22/2013 |
Victorino shows improvement, still not ready to playThough outfielder Shane Victorino (left hamstring strain) did not return to Boston's lineup on Wednesday, it appeared more likely than 24 hours earlier that he'd be able to avoid a trip to the disabled list.

5/22/2013 |
In a crunch, Ibanez could fill in at catcherManager Eric Wedge hasn't faced the situation yet and hopes it never comes up, but if the Mariners needed an emergency third catcher to step in on his current roster he said he'd probably ask veteran outfielder Raul Ibanez.

5/22/2013 |
Stanton takes BP on field, feels no discomfortProgress is being made on Giancarlo Stanton's road to recovery. The Marlins slugger on Wednesday afternoon took batting practice on the field. He estimated about 50 swings, and felt no discomfort.

5/22/2013 |
Vintage Lee three-hits Marlins in 12th career shutoutCrafting his 12th career shutout, Cliff Lee allowed three hits, two walks and struck out five in the Phillies' 3-0 series-clinching victory over the Marlins on Wednesday night at Marlins Park. Delmon Young hit his second solo homer in as many nights to provide Lee with all the run support he would need.